Using The Grass Deflector - Toro 74741 Operator's Manual

3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both
sides of the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key
hole and down to lock them in place
Note:
Do this for each lever.
5. Move the motion-control levers inward to the
N position and turn the ignition key to the
EUTRAL
R position.
UN
Note:
Do not start the machine.
Note:
You can now push the machine by hand.
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1. Bypass-lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, turn the key to the S
to avoid draining the battery charge.
Note:
If the machine fails to move, the electric brake
may still be engaged. If necessary, release the electric
brake manually; refer to
(page 40).
Operating the Machine
Move the bypass levers rearward through the key hole
and down to lock them in place as shown in
Note:
Do this for each lever.
(Figure
3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
position
TOP
Releasing the Electric Brake
Figure

Using the Grass Deflector

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
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turf.
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover,
or complete grass-catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade-control
switch to O
O . Also remove the key and pull the wire
FF
off the spark plug(s).
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and rotate the ignition key to
FF